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Project goal:

We are replacing a wastewater pipeline under Ulster Road in Albany, to reduce future leaks and breaks.

Status:

In Construction

Delivery Date:

 Construction commenced 17 June 2024 and will continue for approximately 10 months

What’s happening?

To maintain a reliable wastewater service and reduce future leaks and breaks, we are replacing 3.9km of an existing underground wastewater pressure main pipeline under Ulster Road and installing about 300m of new gravity main pipeline along North Road.

The section of pipeline being replaced does not connect to any household services. It is a Pressure Main which transports wastewater from outer suburbs on its journey to a Recovery Facility before being 100% re-used on a tree farm.

Work will be carried out in stages by our authorised contractor DM Civil and will be completed by underground horizontal drilling through small pits in the road. Please see the section below "When Is This Happening" for further details on lane closures, timings and detours.

 

Where will the new pipeline go?

The replacement wastewater pipeline will be below ground:

  • Under Ulster Road, between Lower King Road and North Road.
  • A short 300m connection in the verge of North Road, near the Ulster Road intersection.

The location of the proposed work and the construction stages is shown on the map below.

Map of the construction stages along Ulster Road Albany

When is this happening?

Construction commenced on 17 June 2024 near the Lower King / Ulster Road intersection and has progressed along the route towards North Road. Unfortunately over the Christmas and New Year period the Stage 6 single-lane closure and detour had to remain in place. We apologise for any inconvenience this caused.

DM Civil are now completing reinstatements, installing valves and connecting the pipeline into existing infrastructure. This work will require further single-lane closures, detours and stop-start traffic management. These 2025 lane closures will occur in reverse order from North Road to Lower King Road, and reflect the earlier project stages. Maps and timings are available in the table below. 

To ensure the safety of road users and workers, please continue to follow all traffic controller directions and the signed speed limits.We appreciate your patience and understanding.

 
Location Lane Closure Approximate Dates  Detour Maps

Stage 1a

Lower King Road - COMPLETED
Stop-start traffic control 17 June – 15 July 2024  Stop-start traffic control 

Stage 1

Lower King Road to Hardie Road - COMPLETED
Southbound lane closed  17 June – 15 July 2024  Map 1

Stage 2

Lower King Road to Martin Road - COMPLETED
Southbound lane closed 15 July – 28 August 2024  Map 2

Stage 3 - completed as part of Stage 2

Hardie Road to Martin Road

Southbound lane closed as per Stage 2

Lower King Road to Martin Road

Dates now part of Stage 2  Please Refer to Map 2

Stage 4

Bardley Road to Hardie Road - COMPLETED
Northbound lane closed 29 August – 12 September 2024  Map 4

Stage 5

Angove Road to Martin Road - COMPLETED

 Northbound lane closed  12 September - 11 October 2024  Map 5

Stage 6

North Road to Bardley Road

 
 Northbound lane closed From 11 October to 24 January 2025  Map 6

Stage 7

Southern verge of North Road

CURRENT

 Nil  From late September 2024 to early-February 2025. (No impacts to road users. Footpath has been re-opened).  Map 7

 2025 Single Lane Closure - Stage 5

Angove Road to Martin Road - Reinstatement & connections

CURRENT

 Northbound lane closed From 26 January to approx 26 February 2025.  Map 5

 2025 Single Lane Closure - Stage 2

Lower King Road to Martin Road - Reinstatements & connections

 

 Southbound lane closed From 3 March to mid-March 2025  Map 2
 

How will this impact me?

To minimise disruption, it is planned to drill the replacement pipeline via small pits and underground drilling below Ulster Road. 

Single lane road closures will be required along Ulster Road during the construction. Detours and traffic management will be in place. Maps of the stages of construction is above. 

The detour for through traffic for the majority of the work will be along Collingwood and Angove Road, to minimise additional traffic around the schools and hospital.

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained, although you may need to approach your property from a different direction.

There should be no impact to your water or wastewater service from this work. Should a planned outage be required, residents will be notified in advance.

As with any construction activities, there will be an increase in vehicle movement, noise, vibrations and dust in the area. However, all Water Corporation employees and contractors endeavour to minimise disruption where possible. 

  

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Emma Halligan - Community Engagement Advisor